Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, days 1,116 and 1,117 These are the key developments on days 1,116 and 1,117 of Russia’s war on Ukraine. Russian service members walk past a destroyed building in the town of Sudzha, in the Kursk region, Russia [File: Russian Defence Ministry/Handout via Reuters] Published On 17 Mar 202517 Mar…
In Pictures Photos of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations The day honouring Ireland’s patron saint is a global celebration of Irish heritage. People wear glasses in the shape of shamrocks during a parade on the day of St Patrick’s Festival in London, UK [Carlos Jasso/Reuters] Published On 17 Mar 202517 Mar 2025 March brings the vibrant…
Swallowed by the sea, Pakistan’s Indus delta now threatened by canals Residents say construction of six new canals over Indus River will turn more lands in coastal Sindh barren and prone to be lost to the Arabian Sea. Increasing land degradation in Indus delta has pushed people like Nathi Mallah to switch from farming to…
EXPLAINER Amid conflict, why does the DRC want a minerals deal with Trump? The DRC appears to be angling for the US to deploy boots on the ground, in a bid to contain armed conflict. An Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC) soldier sits on the back of a pick-up truck…
Lionel Messi scores as Inter Miami win against Atlanta United 2-1 Lionel Messi converts his first goal of the new season as Inter Miami defeat Atlanta United in MLS Cup rematch from last season. Lionel Messi of Inter Miami takes a free kick during the MLS match against Atlanta United at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on March…
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UK’s Reeves floats ‘radical shake-up’ of bureaucracy to cut business costs British chancellor to meet regulators on Monday to announce the ‘action plan’ for cutting red tape. Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves hosts a roundtable with the defence sector at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire, England, on February 28, 2025 [Yui Mok/Pool via AP]…
Barcelona come back at Atletico Madrid to claim LaLiga top spot Ferran Torres scores twice as Barcelona come from two down to beat Atletico Madrid and claim top spot in LaLiga. Barcelona’s Ferran Torres celebrates scoring their fourth goal [Juan Medina/Reuters] Published On 16 Mar 202516 Mar 2025 Barcelona battled back from two goals down…
News Venezuelan immigrants deported to El Salvador despite US court ban Over 200 alleged Tren de Aragua members sent to El Salvador from US amid legal and human rights concerns. Prison guards transfer deportees from the United States, alleged to be Venezuelan gang members, to the Terrorism Confinement Center in Tecoluca, El Salvador [El Salvador…
First photo of ailing Pope Francis released amid complex health condition The pontiff, 88, continues papal duties despite ill health, approving long-term church reform from his hospital room. Pope Francis celebrates the Catholic mass in a chapel at the Gemelli Hospital, where he continues his treatment, in Rome, Italy [Holy See Press Office/via Reuters] Published…